THE NEWEST LINEUP

This time around, I am focusing on sheer chiffon, monotones & delicacy.

THE ART OF DRESS

"If we wrap an object in some kind of envelope, so that the eyes infer rather than see the object that is enclosed, the inferred or imagined form is likely to be more perfect than it would appear if it were uncovered. Thus a square box covered with brown paper will be imagined as a perfect square. Unless the mind is give some very strong clues it is unlikely to visualize holes, dents, cracks or other accidental qualities. In the same way, if we cast a drapery over a thigh, a leg, an arm or a breast, the imagination supposes a perfectly formed member; it usually cannot envisage the irregularities and the imperfections which experience should lead us to expect. The art, if one may thus describe it, of the stripper consists in always being about the reveal all; she pursues nudity as Achilles pursued the tortoise, never quite achieving it; the visible charms of her person always being enhanced by those which are yet to be revealed. And this is true also of dress: it heightens the sexual imagination partly by revealing the body but partly by judicious discretion. "

- Quentin Bell

The Art of Dress. Sigh. I wish more took this seriously. Fashion is so wonderful in that it is always changing, trends are new every six months. Unfortunately for some, like me & others with severe hour-glass figures, we have to stick to what we know & how to dress our bodies! Trends cannot be followed as closely as others, instead only hinted at- which is fine for me I suppose, because I have a very distinct style anyways.

We are all imperfect & perfect at the same time. And as Mr. Bell mentioned above, if you dress your figure the correct way, then the world will perceive you has having a perfect figure (whatever your shape may be), cellulite and all. And trust me, after working in the lingerie industry - everyone has some somewhere!! Accentuating your assets (and I don't mean showing skin & putting everything on display) but more so by having clothing that fits you well, and concealing your more "womanly" assets is the key.

DRESSING TABLE & VANITY

Dressing tables, in my mind are so important. It is a place to compose, create & rejuvenate. Creating your own vanity can be so quick & easy! Its a little spot you can call all your own, for me, mine makes me smile.

JANE BILLINGHURST ONCE SAID

"there are those women who, observing how men's eyes instinctively slide down over the curve of a breast or up the smooth slope of a calf, hang their fortunes on the very feature that sets them apart from men: their femininity...."

This is one of my favorite quotes of all time. After thinking about this quite often, and more so in figuring out my company's main beliefs & meaning, I realized that I understood this woman quite well. And I don't mean the women who said this quote, I mean the woman she is speaking of: "those women who". There is a sort of power & magnetism that some women have while others haven't quite figured it out - and may never! They understand that they have what someone else may want, what someone else wants to be near, and what someone else finds to be amazing. Femininity is such a strong & powerful thing that I think most women haven't learned how to harness on their own.

In my opinion, superficially it starts with lingerie. I believe that lingerie, however you choose to wear it, works as hidden magic that only you know about, unless of course the wind decides to blow & some passer-by got a quick glance of the top of a stocking & garter.

A LITTLE STEP INTO MY WORLD

I think that blogs are a nice way to meet people, see how they live life & hear what they think. As a designer, I always love to see how different people work, what they surround themselves with & why. This is a little peak into one of my worlds, a space that once I sit down at, I never know where I will end up going. I find inspiration in these boards everyday, and always find something new & different to admire while still finding comfort in their stillness. Some designers work from architecture, landscapes, color or shape. What I have realized is that I am constantly inspired by people, their faces, their outfits, the shot that the camera captured when the photo was taken, that moment when you feel like you can imagine their whole life story in just looking at their eyes. For me, that will never change - I love to create a character. These photos above are a collection of people I know from my life & people I know from finding them somewhere in this world- antique stores, closets, street corners, inside of old books, etc. Funny enough, I love those that I don't know just as much as the ones I love in my family.

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION

Once again, I am going to resolve my lack of ACTUAL posting and try to be more diligent at posting what I have been working on! Between the job I do on a daily basis (retail at Christmas time) and sewing up loads of garments for a handful of fabulous clients, I haven't even had a moment to look for my camera, let alone take pictures.

Excuses, excuses. But I do vow to become better at this once again and hopefully will never give this speech again!

OH MY

Apparently this is how I look when The Sartorialist takes a picture of me. I didn't know I could smile that big! I'm all giggly.

QUITE AN EXCITING DAY

today I had one of the most exciting blogger meets blogger experiences I may ever have! I had an opportunity to meet Mr. Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist at Paul Smith, the store that is next to my job where I spend most of my hours at - Agent Provocateur. Anyways, the lovely folks at Paul Smith gave us a invitation where we forgot to RSVP, but the lovely lady at the door pretended to check our names on the list and ushered us right in past the line around the corner that had been forming since 3pm (it was about 7:30 by the time we made it next door). And well anyways, long story short - he took my picture!!! Woo! I was wearing one of my own skirts (tomato red) and of course, a signature swirly pompadour hairstyle...and lets hope that he posts it on his blog! Amazing! I was sooo honored. Mr. Sartorialist, I thank you very much. That was a very grand compliment of you to take a photo of silly me, and all the lovely words you said has me swooning.

I'VE BEEN FLIPPED

Been stuck at work so much, I feel like I am flipped upside down!

I SOLD MY FIRST GARMENT

in the store that is. Very exciting, as I am usually next to my pieces working with my clients, it is so exciting to know that someone out there is still interested in my products! I had quite a spout of energy when I found out, running around the house, jumping on the bed, etc. I hope that every sale will feel this exciting to me.

I finally had time to complete the other three babydolls that were lying cut out in piles, among sewing a few shirts for friends, a dress for a lovely lady and a cocktail dress for myself....more to come on that one!

 

And...

I had time & enough pink silk & trims leftover to make a babydoll & brief to donate to the Tahoe Pink Foundation, a fundraiser for local breast cancer care. I grew up in Tahoe, so anything I can do to support the local community is important to me. This set below will be on a silent auction on the 26th of this month I believe. Email me if you'd like to know where!